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Elsmere, Kentucky real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Elsmere, KY (Kenton County) — Census median home value $157,200, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year.
Elsmere, KY is in Kenton County, Kentucky — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 9,151, with a median household income of $61,427. Census data puts Elsmere's median home value at $157,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Kenton County's current median listing price runs $324,900, roughly flat over the past year.
At a glance
Elsmere market snapshot
Population
9,151
Median Household Income
$61,427
Median Home Value (city)
$157,200
Median Listing Price (Kenton County)
$324,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,303/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elsmere's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $157,200. Separately, Kenton County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $324,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Kenton County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.6% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Elsmere has an estimated population of 9,151 and a median household income of $61,427, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Elsmere's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 25% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Elsmere FAQ
What are home values like in Elsmere, KY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Elsmere's median home value at $157,200. Kenton County's current median listing price runs $324,900, roughly flat over the past year.
What is the population of Elsmere, KY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elsmere's population at approximately 9,151.
What's the median rent in Elsmere, KY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Elsmere at approximately $1,303 per month.
What is the median household income in Elsmere, KY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Elsmere at approximately $61,427.
Is the Elsmere housing market growing?
Kenton County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.6% annual change in 2025.
Is Elsmere, KY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Elsmere's median home value at about 2.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 25% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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